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• MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
LA PORTE CITY COMMISSION, LA PORTE, TEXAS
FEBRUARY 7, 1979
7:00 P.M.
MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION PRESENT: Mayor J. J. Meza;
Commissioners John Tomerlin, I. J. Kibodeaux, Virginia Cline, and
Tom C. Simons.
MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION ABSENT: None.
OTHER CITY OFFICIALS PRESENT: J. R. Hudgens, City Administrator;
Margie Goyen, City Clerk; Knox Askins, City Attorney; H. F. Freeman,
Chief of Police; Stan Sherwood, Parks & Recreation Director;
Joe Sease, Fire Chief; Paul Hickenbottom, Fire Inspector;
• D. R. McLaughlin, Fire Marshal.
OTHER CITY OFFIC3ALS`ABSENT: R. L. Caldwell, Acting Public Works
Director.
OTHERS'PRFSENT: J. R. Spradling, W. R. Shedelbo~nrer, Robert Cline,
Mrs. Bertha Cook, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Westergren, Eugenia Riley, and
various other citizens; David Corbin of Busch, Hutchison and Associates.
PRESIDING: Mayor J. J. Meza.
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1. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Meza called the meeting to order.
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2. INVOCATION - The invocation was given by Mayor Meza.
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3. APPROVAL OF MINUTE'S - REG'ULA'R MEETING- JANUARY 24, 1979 -
Motion y Commissioner Cline, seconded by Commissioner Simons
to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of January 24,
1979, as presented. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:- Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Simons.
NAYS: None.
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4. CONSIDER AP ROVING PROPOSED'ORDINANCE N0. 1144 - ORDINANCE
ADOPTING REVISED FIRE CODE - After the proposed ordinance was
read in full, mot on by Commissioner Simons, seconded by
Commissioner Kibodeaux to approve Ordinance No. 1144 as read,
• adopting the revised fire code. Motion carried by the following
vote:
AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Simons.
NAYS: None.
CAPT'I'ON: AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A FIRE CODE
LA PORTE; CONTAINING A SAVING AND REPEALING
THAT ANY PERSON VIOLATING THE TERMS OF THIS
FINED IN ANY SUM NOT MORE THAN TWO HUNDRED
AND EACH DAY OF VIOLATION SHALL BE DEEMED A
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
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FOR THE CITY OF
CLAUSE; PROVIDING
ORDINANCE SHALL BE
COLLARS ($200.00)
SEPARATE OFFENSE;
5. CONSIDER APPROVING SUPPORT FIRE SERVICE AGGREEMENT WITH HOUSTON
PORT AUTHORITY - After a brief discussion, motion by Commissioner
Tomerlin, seconded by Commissioner Cline to approve the agreement
with Houston Port Authority for support fire services. A copy is
attached and made a part of these minutes. Motion carried by the
following vote:
• AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Simons.
NAYS: None.
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6. CONSIDER P,PPROVING UTILITY EXTENSION AGREEMENT WITH FRANK MOHN,
HOUSTON, INC. - The City Administrator recommended the approval
of a utility extension agreement for Frank Mohn, Houston, Inc.,
to extend an eight inch water line from Sixteenth Street west
on Avenue D for a distance of approximately five hundred feet.
Motion by Commissioner Kibodeaux, seconded by Commissioner
Tomerlin to approve the utility extension agreement with
Frank Mohn, Houston, Inc. A copy is attached and made a part
of these minutes. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Simons.
NAYS: None.
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7. CONSIDER APPROVING MUTUAL AID LAW ENFORCEMENT AGREEMENT -
A ter a rie iscussion regar ing t e mutua ai aw
enforcement agreement and the .fact that it had been being
considered by numerous municipalities for about two years,
motion by Commissioner Simons, seconded by Commissioner Cline
to approve the mutual aid law enforcement agreement. A copy
of the agreement is attached and made a part of these minutes.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Simons.
NAYS: None.
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8. CONSIDER APPROVING`PROPOSED ORDINANCE N0. 1145 - ORDINANCE
VACATING, ABANDONING P,ND CLOSING A PORTION OF''SOUTH OHIO
BETWEEN EAST "C" STREET P,ND~ EAST `"D""STREET - T is item was
tabled.
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9. ADDRESS COMMISSION REGARDING BOND ISSUE - MR. JIMMY RAY SPRADLING -
3302 Valleybrook - Mr. Spradling was recognized and addressed
the Commission regarding drainage, fire prevention, utilities,
street services that have not been improved in many years and no
planned progress or planned growth. The lack of citizen input
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9. ADDRESS COMMISSION REGARDING BOND ISSUE (CONTINUED)
regarding the upcoming bond election; who the bond election is
really for - citizens of La Porte or special interest groups;
possible illegal meetings held by the Commission with the City
Engineer at his home; with the Fiscal Agent at the Yacht Club;
possible illegal or improper acts by offering free water and
sewer service to an official; the garbage problem in Fairmont
Park involving the contractor dumping too much garbage in the
dump; possible grand jury threat, regarding same.
Mr. Spradling further stated he felt that the Commission should
have had a public hearing for the citizens to bring back recom-
mendations for needs for a bond election; why there was a sepa-
rate election for the bond election and not held with the annual
election in April.
The City Administrator explained that the upcoming bond election
of 3.25 million dollars would be two million dollars to be spent
on sanitary sewer line rehabilitation, and a new plant; and
one and one-fourth million would be spent for water.
Commissioner Simons stated that in regard to possible illegal
• or improper acts by offering free water and sewer service to
an official, the offer was made during a time of critical illness
but was not accepted. It was determined that the City does try
to help citizens during hardship emergencies.
Commissioner Cline stated that during her husbands severe illness,
the Commission had offered to extend her water and sewer service,
which was deeply appreciated but was not accepted; further stated
that she did not appreciate the harassment to the Commission; and
the fact that the Commission was continually trying to please.
Mr. Robert Cline stated that he felt an apology was due him
because of the accusation of theft.
Mr. Spradling stated that he felt he owed no apology.
Commissioner Tomerlin stated that implications of wrong doings
had been made and perhaps Mr. Spradling should submit these to
the Grand Jury. He further stated that he would be glad to testi-
fy before the Grand Jury. Commissioner Tomerlin further discussed
the meetings held before he had even been sworn in as an official
could have been improper, but were only considered as social events;
and no matter how large the bond issue might be, could never correct
all the ills of the City.
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10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS - The Administrator stated that the Com-
mission might wish to call a special meeting to canvass the
results of the bond election on February 24, 1979, beginning at
7:30 P.M.
Motion by Commissioner Simons, seconded by Commissioner
Tomerlin to call a special meeting to be held on February 24,
1979, beginning at 7:30 P.M. to canvass the results of the
bond election. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Simons.
NAYS: None.
The Administrator asked for an executive session to discuss
personnel.
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11. COUNCIL ACT-ION - Commissioner Tomerlin stated that he appreciated
the interest shown tonight.
Commissioner Kibodeaux stated that he appreciated everyone's
attendance.
Commissioner Simons stated that all citizens are one and when
the Commission acts, it is for all and not for any favorite.
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12. EXECUTIVE SESSION - V.A.T.S. - ARTICLE 6252-17 - SECTION 2 -
E , (F , AND G - (LEGAL, LAND ACQUISITTION AND PERSONNEL -
Motion by Commissioner Kibodeaux, seconded by Commissioner
Tomerlin that the meeting recess for an executive session.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Simons.
NAYS: None.
The meeting recessed at 7:59 P.M.
The meeting reconvened at 8:59 P.M.
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13. ADJOURNMENT - Motion by Commissioner Tomerlin, seconded by
Commissioner Kibodeaux that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried
by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Simons.
NAYS: None.
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M.
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Margie oyen, Cit Clerk
Passed and Approved this
the 21st day of February, 1979.
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J. J. Meza, Mayor
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CITY OF LA PORTE
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM ,.
T0: 'J. R. Hudgens, City Administrator DATE: January 4, 1979
FROM: J. L. Sease•, Fire Chief
. SUBJECT: Fire Suppression Services at Barbours Cut Terminal
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In regards to the letter received from R. P. Leach,~General Manager, Port of
Houston Authority, I see no 'reason we .cannot agree to this arrangement.
I feel .any contract should include a provision similar to the Morgan's Point
contract in regards to services. provided. .
J. L. Sease .'
Fire Chief
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CONTRACT
THE STATE OF TEXAS X
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COUNTY OF HARRIS X
This Agreement made and entered into by and between the CITY
OF LA PORTE, a municipal corporation of Harris County, Texas, here-
inafter referred to as "LA PORTE" and the PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY,
a body politic of Harris County, Texas, hrerinafter referred to
as "PORT",
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, PORT is in need of certain governmental services
for the benefit of the people and property at its Barbour's Cut
Terminal; and _
• WHEREAS, LA PORTE is able and willing to provide said govern-
mental services to PORT, upon the terms, conditions, and cove-
Hants herein contained:
NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the authority granted by the
Interlocal Cooperation Act (Art. 1581h, V.A.T.S.), and in con-
sideration of the mutual covenants, agreements, and benefits to
both parties , it is hereby agreed as follows
A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
I.
For and during the year beginning on the 1st day of January,
1979, and ending on the 31st day of December, 1979, LA PORTE
agrees to furnish to PORT, the fire suppression services herein-
• after more specifically described. This agreement shall remain
in effect after December 31, 1979, until cancelled by either
party hereto giving 30 days written notice to the other party
hereto.
II.
For and in consideration of the governmental services to be
provided by LA PORTE to PORT, PORT agrees to pay LA PORTE the
monthly sum of $450.00. Such charges to be paid in full by PORT
to LA PORTE, on or before the tenth day of the month following
• the month in which such services were rendered.
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III.
LA FORTE will, not be liable for loss or damage to person or
property arising from or caused by or resulting from alleged
negligence of LA FORTE, its officers, employees, or volunteers,
in carrying out this contract. PORT agrees to release, and save
and hold LA FORTE harmless, from any such claim for loss or damage by
itself, or by any person, firm, corporation, or association, in connec-
tion with this contract. PORT further agrees to reimburse CITY the
fair market value of any of CITY'S equipment damaged or destroyed
while engaged in fire suppression services in behalf of PORT hereunder.
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PORT shall provide primary fire suppression service.
LA FORTE agrees to provide secondary fire suppression services for
real and personal property situated within PORT'S Harbour's Cut
Terminal(but not including on-board vessel fires) , for the term
of this agreement, upon the terms and conditions herein contained,
when, in the judgment of PORT employees, such service is necessary
to deal with a specific emergency.
V.
Sole discretion will rest with the LA FORTE Fire Chief, or
his duly authorized assistants, as to the men and equipment that
will answer each fire alarm, provided that protection will be
adequate (meaning reasonable protection, considering available
• men and equipment of LA FORTE'S Fire Department) and sending of
men and equipment to protect property within PORT will be sub-
• ordinate to requests for, and rendering of, fire protection
within LA FORTE.
VI.
PORT agrees to authorized LA FORTE duly authorized officers
the right to inspect property within PORT'S Harbour's Cut Terminal.
VII.
This agreement has been duly authorized by resolutions of the
governing bodies of the parties hereto.
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WITNESS OUR HANDS and the Seals of our respective bodies,
as of the lst~day of January, 1979.
CITY OF LA PORTE
By
J.J. Meza, Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
• PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY
By
Chairman
ATTEST:
Secretary
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MEMORAI~TDUM
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January 29, 1979
T0: Mayor and Council
FROM: J. R. Hudgens
SUBJECT: Utility Extension Agreement for Frank Mohn Houston, Inc.
The above firm has executed the attached utility extension
agreement to extend an eight (8) inch water line from Sixteenth
Street west on Avenue D for a distance of approximately five
hundred (500) feet.
The attached map indicates the proximate location of the
line .and appurtenances. It is re o e ded that Council approve
the agreement. ~,~
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ty Administrator
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UTILITY EXTENSION AGREEMENT
THE STATE OF TEXAS X
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COUNTY OE HARRIS X
This agreement, made this day of , 19 ,
by and between the City of La Porte, herein called "City", acting
herein through its ~~ ~~ ~,,; ~~ r'_ ,
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of ~~(,,lL=; , hereinafter called "Owner.'-'
W I T N E S S E T H
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(1) All references to "Utility Main(s)" hereunder shall, for
the purposes of this agreement, refer to C~.~ ~ ,~ ~(~-~,~ au
(2) Owner is the owner of certain property in the City of
La Porte, Harris County, Texas, identified as
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City's utility mains do not presently extend to said property.
Owner has requested City to extend utility mains to Owner`s said
property.
(Titll.e of authorized official)
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(3) City hereby agrees to construct and install an extension
• of its utility main(s) to said property commencing at the nearest
. existing utility main(s) of sufL-icient size and capacity. Thence
along/thru City of• La Porte rights-of-way and/or easements to said
Owner's property. Provided, however, that should City not possess
all necessary rights-of-way and/or eascinents~to complete said
extension(s), Owner shall be solely responsible for obtaining said
_ additional rights-of-way and/or easements at no cost to City.
(4) Owner agrees to pay all costs related to the construc-
tion and installation of said line(s) including necessary appur-
tenances in conformance with City's standards and specifications
for said line(s). Owner further agrees to pay all engineering
fees for survey, design, contract documents, bidding, construction
staking, and construction inspection.
(5) Subject to the provisions of this agreement, City hereby
agrees to construct and install said extension of its utility
main(s) according to the plans and specifications to be prepared
by City's engineer. Prior to City authorizing the City's engineer
to prepare plans and specifications Owner will deposit with City
in escrow a sum of money based on and equal to the City engineer's
estimated project cost in conformance with Section 4, less esti-
mated construction, construction staking and inspection costs.
~~ Thereafter, City will authorize the City engineer to prepare plans
• and specifications for said extension(s). Upon completion of plans
and specifications City will place the project for bid. When bids
are received they shall be tabulated by the City and a copy of
said tabulation shall be provided to Owner. Thereaf ter, Owner
shall deposit with City in escrow a sum equal to the amount bid
by the lowest responsible chosen bidder, plus a sum equal to the
estimated construction staking and inspection fees if applicable.
When said deposit has been made by Owner, City shall execute a
contract for said extension(s). It is agreed and understood that
the deposited escrow amount made by Owner does not relieve Owner
from paying for any unforseen costs and/or cost overruns in the
project that result from circumstances beyond the control of City.
(6) City agrees to accept the value of the extension(s) that
abutt said Owner's property as a pro rata portion of the prevailing
square footage and/or front footage connection charge for water
and/or sewer service against said property belonging to Owner.
Owner shall be responsible for all other customary charges.
(7) Upon execution of this agreement and compliance with
terms herein, City agrees to begin the preparation of engineering
plans and construction specifications for said extension(s), and
to begin construction thereof as soon as t're same may be let for
contract as herein provided. City shall require the contractor
under such contract to diligently pursue the construction of the
• project to completion.
(8) In the event that other owners of property abutting the
line(s) extended by Owner under this contract, as shown on the
plat attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated by reference
. herein, shall utilize the extended line(s) constructed under this
agreement, by making connection thereto under a permit from City
within a period of ten (10) years from and after the date City
has accepted the construction of said facilities by the contractor,
City agrees to collect from said property owners, its prevailing
square footage and/or front footage connection fees from said
property owners and to reimburse Owner the amount collected from
such property owners, until Owner has been reimbursed a maximum
total of the sum paid by Owner to the City under the terms of
• this agreement, less Owner's own water and/or sewer square footage
and/or front footage connection charges.
• TN WITNIJSS WIII;RLOi^, the Parties to these present have executed
this agreement in several counterparts, each of which shall be
. deemed an original, in the year and day first mentioned above.
(Seal)
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CITY OF LA PORTE
ATTEST:
By: By:
Secretary
Title:
(Sea].) (RANK MONN HOUSTON INC.
. P.O. BOX 1586 - TEL. (113) 411-1910
r OHmez : LA PORTE, TEXAS 71571
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Address and zip code
Approved as to Form:
City Attorney
Note: City Secretary should attest: If owner is a corporation,
Secretary of Corporation should attest.
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
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INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDI'!M~
.TO: Jim Hudgens-City istrator pgTE; 1/25/79
FROM: Herb Freeman-Chief of Police
SUBJECT: ~'~.-Wide Mutual Aid Law Enforcement Agreement
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After many months of taork, the City of Houston Legal Department.
gave me this final draft df the Mutual Aid Agreement.
On January 16, 1979,'the City of Houston City Council authorized
the City of Houston's participation in a Mutual Aid Law Enforcement
Agx~eement.~ Therefore, I a~ presenting the agreement to you for your
consideration.
If you approve the aggreement, please present it to the Commissioners
for their consideration. i
I recommend the adop~Cion of this agreement by our commission at their
earliest convenience. I ark available to answer any questions on the
document since I have be involved with its preparation since the start.
Respectfully, ` --
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Chief of Police
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CITY ATTORNEY
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
P. O. BOX 1562
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TELEPHONE 713 222-5151
January 22, 1979
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ALL AREA CHIEFS OF POLICE:
Re: Area-ti;ide Mutual Aid
Lati; Enforcement Agreement
On January 16, 1978 the Houston City Council authorised the
City of Houston's participation in a ~•lutual Aid Lati,• Enforce;~ent
agreement -;ith other municipalities and county lai; enforcement
agencies in the Greater Houston-Galveston area ;;i~o ~Iad pre~-iou_ -
1',• o,:pre:-~ed an interest in such an a~rea~:en*. Ti~is ~,:~;;;.,;.: __
tio7i incorporates an agreement substantiall}-~si:;,ilar to tl;e+r
proposed'ahreement ~;hich has been under discussion and considera-
tion by the various 1a1; enforcement agencies for o~•er a year.
Since you had previously etpressed an interest in parti-
cipating in such an agreement, I have attached to this memora~~cum
a cop}- of the authorising ordinance and t11e proposed agreement
for ~•our revie~;. Should your City Council authorise parr.icir*ion
in the agreement, please notify me so that. arranger,:ents can be
:Wade for ot~taining the signatures of the appropriate of~'icials on
she aircement. "
If you have an}• question regarding this matter, please do
IlOt hesitate to call me 3t 713/222-5151.
\-cry truly ~•ours,
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Dennis C. Gardner
Senior Assistant City Atto:•r.ey
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Enclosure
cc: }I. D. Cald-;oll
Chief of I'ol ice
liouston Police Department
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HOUSTOIt', TE:~,S
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Honcr~ble Cit}• Council of the City of Houston
City H31.1
Gentlemen:
In accordance «•ith the provisions of the Charter of the City of Houston, I submit to ;: c:; ::,e fc:'.o~~:-
ing orc~nance v.-ith the zeouest that it be passed finally on the date of its introduction. T:•:c:c a:_:~:s a
public e::~ergenc}• requiring such action and I according)}• request that ~_ ou pass the same i` :; ~.~_•s lcitl'1
your approval.
Yours very trul}•,
A~ayor of the Cit}~ of Houston.
AN ORDINANCE. APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE AL41'OR TO EXECUTr
• AND THE CIT1' SECRETARY TO ATTEST AN AGREE'~iE\T FOR 'M`UTUAL AID LAIi
ENFORCEDiENT 1~dITH THE CITIES OF ALVIN, DAl'TOIti;~, BELLAIRE, BU'vKER
HILL VILLAGE, DEER PARK, EL LAGO, FRIENDS.l~,00D, GALENA PARK,
GALVESTON, HU;~TER'S CREEK l%ILLAGE,'JACIATO CITY, JERSEY VILLAGE,
KATY, LA PORTS, LOAL4X, MISSOURI CITY, ;~iORGA;\'S POINT, '~T4SSAU BAY
PASADENA, PINEY POINT \%ILLAGE, SEABROOK, SHCRi ;CBEs, SOliTH HCL'STO\',
SOUTHSIDE PLACE, SPRING VALLEY, STAFFORD, TAILOR LAKE VILLAGE
TOAiBALL; 1~'EBSTER, AND lti'EST .UNIVERSITY PLACE AND THE COUNTIES OF
HARRIS AND GALIIESTON PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 99ab, TEX.RE~'.CIV.STAT.ANN.;
AL4KING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
IiHEREAS, the problem of crime is no respector of governmental
boundaries, and
1~HEREAS, the Texas Legislature recogni:,e.d the area-ti;ide nature
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of 1a1.~ enforcement through the enactment of article °99b, TEX,REV.CIV.
STAT.A\?~., t.•hich authorizes a county or municipality by resolution
• or order of its governing body to enter into an a -- •'~
. g. Bement ~.i ~h an;•
neighboring municipality or contiguous count;- for the forr,;ation of a
r~~utual aid la~~ enforcement task force to cooperate in the investigation
of criminal activit~• and enforcement of the lags of this State, and ~
IiHEREAS, the lati~ enforcement agencies ir. the .greater Heuston-
• Galveston area have available certain speciaii~ed equip;;ent avid facili-
ties and specially trained personnel t;hicii *~,;:~• occasionally be needed
b~• one or more of the other area lay: er,force~~ :nt agencies ; .and
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1~Hi:REAS, it is the opinion of the City Council that it is in
the best interest of all area political subdivisions to pror.:c;e
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effective law enforcement throughout the area b~• assistinb o::e
another in the investigation and suppression of crime, by prc-
1*iding specialised facilities, equipment and services and b~•
assisting one another in any other fashion calculated to ;~:e-.ote
better crime prevention and detection in each respective cit•, e:
county joining in an area 1;i de law enforcement task force, are
1tiHEREAS, it is the opinion of the Cit~• Council of the C~t•~
of Houston that the best interests as tell as the general sG:et~•
and i,~elfare of the residents of the City of Houston will be
served b~~ the execution of such a mutual aid lay; enforcement abree-
rr,ent , NOIi , THEREFORE
• BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CI T1" OF HOUSTO'•
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Section 1~. On behalf of the City of Houston the ?~1a;: or is hereby
aut•ho~ri~zed to execute and the City Secretary to attest a mutual
aid law enforcement agreement i;ith the Cities of Alvin, Bellaire,
Bunker Hill l%illage, Deer Park, E1 Lago, Friends~;ood, Galena Park,
. Galveston, Hunter's Creek Village, Jacinto City, Jersey ~'illaoe,
~}~at;•, LaPorte, Lomax, Dlissouri City, ;`9organ's Point, \assau Ba~•,
Pasadena, Piney Point 1Tillage, Seabrook, Shoreacres, South l'.ouston,
Southside Place, Spring ti'alley, Stafford, Taylor-Lake Pillage,
Tomball, lcebster, and'1~,'est University Place and the Counties of
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Harris and Galveston for the purpose of participating in an a:ea-
• wide task force for the investigation and suppression of cri:~e
through the provision and receipt of specialized facilities a::d
equipment along ti;ith specially trained personnel to and from the
lai; enforcement agencies of said go~•ernmental units on ar. as •~
requested basis provided that the requested personnel, ecuipr-:ent
• or facilities arc not otherwise reouired within the City of
Houston. Said agreement shall be ::ccor~plished pursuant to t}:e
terms and conditions of .Article 90°b, TE~.Rr1'.CI1'.STaT.:,`~\., •~:ith
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t,':E• officers of the City of Houston having the authority in t^e
•- region .encor,passed b}• the agreement outside of the corpor;:te
li;.iits of the City of Houston to in~•estisate suspected cr.^ins~
activitj' and take the necessar}• lati; enforcement actions, inc?;:cng
arrest, dictated by the particular situations addressed. Said
agree:~ent shall pro~•ide that each latic enforcement agency ccn-
cerned be responsible for its o-;n expenses ti;ith no reimburse-.::.:
to the assisting agency being required.
Section 2. The City Council of the Cit}• of Houston he?•e ;, •,
appro~-es this agreement, a copy of i•;hich is attached 3:ereto aria
made a part hereof.
Section 3. The agreement authorized b}r this ordinance shall
become effecti~•e as to the other parties only upon the adoption
• by the governing body of the other parties to the agreement of a
like ordinance or resolution authorizing said agreement.
Section 4. There exists a public emergenc~• requirir:g that
this ordinance be passed finally on the date of its introduction,
and, the Diayor having in ~eritirig declared the existence of such
emergency and requested such passage, this ordinance shall be
passed finally on the date of its introduction, this
day of 1979, and shall take effect
immediately upon its passage and approval b>~ the ;~iavor.
PASSED this day of
APPROVED this day of
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A.D., 1979.
DLal'OR CAF THE CLTl' OF }iOUSTC\
APPROI'ED
Senior Assistant City Attorney
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~1UTUAL AID LAIti' E;;FORCE;,lE'~ ~~
T AGKEE~ fE:~T
THE ST.aTE OF TEXAS Z
COU~T~' OF HARRIS X
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into by, among anc betkeen
the Cities of Alvin, Bayto~+~n, Bellaire, Bunker Hill 1'illa~e, Leer
Park, E1 Lago, Friendsti;ood, Galena Park', Galveston, Hunter's
Creek tillage, Jacinto City, Jersey Village, }:atv, La Porte, Le;.~ax,
~fisscuri City, Morgan's Point, Nassau Bay, Pasadena, Pine~• Poi::t
Village, Seabrook, Shoreacres, South Houston, Southside Place,
Spring Valley, Stafford, Ta;~lor Lake Village, Tomball, l~~cbster,
and l~est-University Place and the counties of Harris and Galveston,
all parties being municipal corporations or count~• soverrr::er~ts duly
organized and existing under the.la~;s of the State of Texas, act-
ing herein by and through their respective Manors or County Judges
duly authorized to so act by ordinance or resolution duly passed
by said Cities or Counties.
titi'ITNESSETH
1~}HEREAS, Article 999b, TEX.REV.CIV.STAT.ANK., authorizes a
county or municipality by resolution of its governing bod~• to
enter into an agreement ~+lith and- neighboring municipality' or
contiguous county for the formation of a mutual aid lay; enforce-
,,,, _ ment task force to cooperate in the investigation of criminal
activity and enforcement of the la~~s of this State, and
IiHEREAS~, the Cities of Alvin, Baytoti;n, Bellaire, Bunker Hill
' Village, Deer Park, El Lago, Friends+-god, Galena Park, Gal~•eston,
Hunter's Creek Village, Jacinto City, Jersey 1'illare, Kat~•,
LaPorte, Lomax, Missouri City, Dforgan `s Point, \assau Ba~•, Pasadena, ~
Piney Point Village, Seabrook, Shoreacres, South Houston, Southside
• Place, Spring Valley, Stafford, Taylor Lake Pillage, Tor.;ball,
liebster, and Best University Place and t1~e Counties of Harris and
Galveston desire to form such a mutual aid lay; enforcc:eat tas};
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force i;herein the specialized equipment, facilities and trained.
personnel of each police department or lati; enforcement agenc~• is
available to the others memb ~ -
ers of the ta..}. rorce on an as rEq;:ested
basis; .~
;~Olti', THEREFORE, }:hOh' ALL rfE?~ E1' THESE PRESS\TS: That in con-
sideration of the mutual covenants, agreer.~ents and benefits to
all parties, it is AGREED as follows:
I.
During the term of this agreement, tre parties agree to pre-
. vide upon request of one party (requesting part}•) to the others
(prop-iding parties) such law enforcement personnel and to make
available such equipment or facilities as
the in~restigation or suppression of crime
• tienal areas of the parties; provided tha
or facilities requested are not •o therj;ise
may be requested for
~;ithin the jurisdic-
t the personnel, equipment
required within the
City or County providing same as determined by the Chief of Police
or•Sheriff or Chief Law Enforcement Officer of the providing part;•.
Requests for mutual aid made pursuant to this Agreement shall be
made by and to the respective Chiefs of Police or Sheriff or
Chief Lai; Enforcement Officer or their designated representatives.
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ltihile any lati;
providing party is
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to this agreement,
party and be under
enforcement officer regularly employeC by the
in the service of a requesting part.' pursuant
he shall be a peace officer of such requesting
the command of the lay; enforcement officer
therein z;ho is in charge in that count- or municipality (requesting
party), 1;ith all the pokers of a regular 1a1; enforcement officer
in such other county or municipality as full;• as though he ti;ere
i;ithin the jurisdiction where he is rebularl~• e,:.plo~~ed and his
c{uglification, respectively, for office ~;here re,ularl~• emplo~•ed
• shall constitute his qualification for office in such other count~•
or municipality, and no other oath, bond, or co:~pe~is~,ticn need be
made.
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A la-; enforcement `officer employed b~• a proviuing part)'
coyered~by this Agreement mad- make arrests outside the jurisdic-
tion in -:hich he is employed, but -:ithin the area covered b;• t;:e
Agree;.,ent; prop+ided, ho-;ever, that the la-; enforcement agency
-+ithin the requesting jurisdiction shall be notified of such
arrest -:ithout delay. The notified agency shall make available
the notice of such arrest in the same manner as if said arrest
-:ere made by a member of the la-: enforcement asenc~- of said rec•,:=st-
ing jurisdiction.
I~r.
Peace officers employed by the .parties to this Agreement shall
• have such investigative or other la-: enforcement authorit;~ in
the jurisdictional area encompassed b;T this Agreement as is reason-
. able and proper to accomplish the purpose nor -:hich a rea,uest for
mutual aid assistance is ,made.
V.
Each party to this Agreement shall be responsible for its
o-,•n costs and expenses .
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The term of this Agreement shall be indefinite -:ith 'any part;'
having the right to terminate said Agreement upon thirt~• (~0) da~•~
• .notice to all other parties. The addition or deletion of parties
to this Agreement shall not affect the agreement as to the re~:ain-
• ins parties except as may be specificall~• provided by amend:~er,t ~ to
this Agreement.
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• The parties shall observe and com}?ly ~;it}~ all Federal, State,
Countl• and City la-;s, rules, ordinances and regulations in an~•
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• ,~~an:ier affecting the conduct of the services herein proti~ided a:ld
performance of all oblisations undertaken b~• this A~reemer.t.
FOR THE CITY OF ALVIN:
ATTEST:
:~L=~1.OR CITY SECRETnR:'
• DATE: DATE:
FOR THE CITY OF BAYTOti~N:
ATTEST:
ALal'OR - CI tY SECRETARI'
• DATE: DATE:
FOR THE CITY OF BELLAIRE: '
ATTEST:
MAYOR CITI' SECRETARI'
DATE: ~ DATE:
FOR THE CITY OF BUNKER HILL VILLAGE:
ATTEST:
;~1A1'OR ~ CITI Sr,CRETARI~
DATE: DATE:
..- ~ FOR THE CITY OF DEER PARK:
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ATTEST:
~1A1'GR CITI SECRETA::1~
DATE: DATE:
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FOR THE CITI" OF EL LAGO: •
• .ATTEST:
:~1A1' O R t, I 11 S I; 1. RE. T.~; 1'
DATE: DATE:
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FOri THE CITY OF FF:IE?~'USfi00D:
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ATTEST:
~f:~l'OR ~ CI'I1 SECRETARY
DATE: DATE:
FOR THE CITY OF GALENA PARK:
ATTEST:
:~~aYOR CITY SECRET.;..^,1'
DATE: DATE:
FOR THE CITY OF GALVESTON: -
ATTEST:
Af.AYOR CITY . SECRET,R1'
• DATE : D ~.TE
.FOR THE CITY OF HUNTER'S CREEK ~~ILLAGE:'
TfAYOR
DATE:
FOR THE CITY OF JACINTO CITY:
~fA1~OR
DATE : .
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• FOR THE CITY OF JERSEY 1~'ILLAGE:
~fAl'OR
DATE:
FOR THE C I T1' OF KATY
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D:~TE
ATTEST:
IT1' SECRET:;Rl~
DATE:
ATTEST:
C I T1 S EC RET:~R1'
DATE: .
ATTEST:
CI it SECRETA1'
DATE:
ATTEST:
(.I I1 St.CRET.;~I"
D.1TE
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DATE:
FOR ?HE C I T1' 0 F LOi`iA1~
ATTEST:
I T1' SECRETAr.1'
DATE:
ATTEST: _
~;.a1'OR IT1' SECRET r;1~
DATE: DATE:
FOR THE CITY OF AiISSOURI CITY: •
• DIAYOR
. • DATE
FOR THE CITY OF Di0RGA1~" S POINT:
TiAYOR
DATE:
FOR THE CITY OF NASSAU BA1':
i~iAl'OR
DATE:' •
FOR THE C I T1' OF PASADENA
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• AL~1'OR
DATE:
FOR THE CITY OF PINEY POINT VILLAGE:
"•fA1'OR
DATE
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ATTEST:
~~~ ~E~RETAn1
DATE:
ATTEST:
.CITY SECRETARI'
DATE:
ATTEST:
CITY SECRET~R1'
DATE:
ATTEST:
CITY SECRET.aR1'
DATE :
ATTEST:
CIT1~ SECi.LT.ar:l'
DATE:
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FOR THE CITE' OF SEABROOK:
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i~lAl'OR
DATE:
ATTEST:
CITY SECRETARY
DATE.:
FOR THE CITY OF SHOREACRES:
A1A1' OR
DATE:
FOR THE CITY OF 'SOUTH HOUSTON:
TiA1' 0 R
• DATE:
FOR THE CITY OF SOUTHSIDE PLACE:
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I~lA2'OR
DATE:
FOR THE CITY OF SPRING VALLEY:
ATTEST:
CITY SECRET:~fi1'
DATE:
ATTEST:
CITY SECRETARY
DATE:
ATTEST:
I TY ECRETARI~
DATE:
A1A1'OR
DATE:
FOR THE CITY OF STAFFORD:
~1.~1'OR
DATE:
FOR THE CITY OF TAYLOR LAKE VILLAGE:
;~1A1' OR
D aTL-
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CITY SECRETARY
DATE:
ATTEST:
CITY SECRETARI'
DATE
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ATTEST:
C1T1' SL~CRETaR1'
DATE:
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FOR THE CITY OF TO'~SBALL
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A ATE
FOR THE CIT2' OF 1tiEBSTER:
AL4YOR
• DATE:
FOR THE CITY OF lti'EST UNIVERSITY PLACE:
TSAY 0 R
• DATE:
FOR HARRIS COUNTY:
COUNTY JUDGE
DATE:
FOR GALVESTON COUNTI':
COUNTI= JUDGE
DATE:
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FOR THE CITY OF HOUSTON:
;~LA1- 0 R
DATE:
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
I T1' SECRETAk~•
DATE:
ATTEST:
CITY SECRETARI•
DATE:
ATTEST:
ITY SECRETARI
DATE:
ATTEST:
CI'f~' SECF:E'IaRl~
DATE:
DE'~NI S C . GARD?~ER H . D . CAL~i~~ELL .
Senior Assistant City Attorney Chief of Police
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